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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.35 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.35 and 59.61 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.35 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.35 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.35 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 7,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591.33/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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